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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

The Inaugural Whitty Tribute Raffle 2009

The Inaugural Whitty Tribute Raffle 2009 is about to begin! This is my personal tribute to a great man and friend, Mike Whitmarsh (aka "Whitty"). Whitty was well loved by his family, friends and former competitors on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP Tour).

Beach volleyball is very much a family oriented sport where fans can interact with their favorite players. In February 2009, our sport lost an icon, Whitty.

I have been a fan of the sport of beach volleyball since 1989.

During the San Diego event in 1993, I unknowingly sat next to Grandma Whitmarsh. She heard me cheering for Mike and struck up a conversation. A friendship was born. My frienship with Grandma Whitmarsh enabled me to get my fan letter from Whitty (This was after he won the silver medal at the inaugural beach vollyball Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996).

Mike's career highlights include 28 victories, the above mentioned silver medal, numerous accolades while playing on the AVP Tour and winning over $1.6 million dollars in prize money. Prior to playing volleyball, Mike successfuly played basketball in the NBA and college (University of San Diego).

I choose to celebrate his life and legacy with the Inaugural Whitty Tribute Raffle 2009. I am raffling various items to benefit:

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Deeply saddened by this terrible loss ;We will all miss you Mike "Whitty" Whitmarsh.

It is with great sadness that we heard the recent news just now on Wednesday, Feb.18th 2009 of the passing ofMike "Whitty" Whitmarsh. He was one of the kindest,warmest genuinely great individuals I'd ever had the pleasureof meeting. Quite frankly I was always in awe of his presence both on and off the sand. What a tremendous athletehe was and such a great sportsman and gentleman with no ego whatsoever. As a small part of the AVP extended family,Aunt Suzi and I are deeply saddened by this terrible loss as we know all of the AVP and the beach volleyball community are. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We just wanted to express our sincere condolences to his family and friends as we mourn the loss of this wonderful human being.

All our Love & with great respect,

Ian's Aunt Suzi & Unca Nick ==================================Please Contribute to The Inaugural Whitty RaffleEvery $5 donated will get you a raffle ticket to win prizes from various athletes and companies. The money will be donated to Jaden and Kendall Whitmarsh's college fund and to send children to beach volleyball camp. Thank you! CLICK HERE---->http://bit.ly/1aqZJE

Please Contribute to The Inaugural Whitty Raffle

Every $5 donated will get you a raffle ticket to win prizes from various athletes and companies. The money will be donated to Jaden and Kendall Whitmarsh's college fund and to send children to beach volleyball camp. Thank you!